Van Briggle Lifetime Collection 2016-11-05 Auction - 485 Price Results - Judd's Auction Gallery, Inc. in IL - Page 14
Van Briggle Legacy Vase 94/150Early 1914 Van Briggle VaseVan Briggle Morning Caress Vase
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Danville, IL, United States
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Van Briggle Lifetime Collection

It is with immense pleasure and pride Judd’s Auction Gallery presents Mr. Charles Drennan’s 50-year collection of over 800 pieces of Van Briggle. Mr. Drennan’s passion began in his 30’s when he and his family went to Colorado Springs on a vacation where he purchased his first piece and he said, “It was love at first sight!” Since that time, he’s attended auctions, garage sales and many more trips to Colorado Springs. It was on one of these vacations he was introduced to the owner, Craig Stevenson. Mr. Brennan tells a story that Mrs. Stevenson would see him getting out of his car in the parking lot and personally open the door. As a result, in this auction you will find several signed autographs by Artist Fred Wills, Jeff Oelklaus, Craig Stevenson, and Deborah Hager. Years ago, Mr. Drennan attended a symposium on Van Briggle where he was informed the artist Fred Wills would be attending and signing his work. At his home, Mr. Brennan gathered them all up and carried two suitcases full of his pottery into the building. Fred laughed and signed them all. Mr. Drennan loves to talk about these stories. His pieces span over 100 years of the company’s existence. Every decade is present in his collection from the early 1900s through and including 2011. Unfortunately, the company closed in 2012. Charles is turning 81 this year and has been contemplating what to do with his collection. He has decided to offer it to others who display a similar love of this company’s history of Van Briggle. We are honored to be the auction house selected for this task. As we were packing the pottery, he refused to keep any of it. As it turned out, there was one piece in particular which was left on the table. He would often go to the rooms and bring us more to pack. It happened three times and this piece was continually forgotten. We decided that he was meant to keep it to remind him of the years of happy hunting and joy in his collection.
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Van Briggle Calla Lily Vase: Featuring multiple embossed calla lillies in the plum glaze. Measuring 10.5" tall and 7" across. The finishers mark was Dorothy Ruff, dating from the late 80's to the 90's. The vase is in
0313: Van Briggle Calla Lily VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Fred Wills Lamp: In the glossy vintage green glaze, measuring 9" tall and 3.5" wide. The lamp is signed by Fred Wills and does work, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 1970's-80's.
0314: Van Briggle Fred Wills LampEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Grecian Urn Vase: In the ming blue glaze, measuring 10.25" tall and 8.25" wide and 4.5" base. The pieces was purchased at the Van Briggle factory, marked with the Craig Stevenson mark. The vase is in excellent
0315: Van Briggle Grecian Urn VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Three Face Indian Head Vase: The three head Indian vase is in the glossy celadon glaze, measuring 11" tall and 5" diameter of the base, it is in very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century.
0316: Van Briggle Three Face Indian Head VaseEst. $150-$250
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Van Briggle Collector Society 2002 Vase: In the goldenrod glaze, measuring almost 14" tall and 6" across. The vase is in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0317: Van Briggle Collector Society 2002 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Collector Society 2002 Vase: In the plum glaze, measuring 13" tall and almost 6" across. The vase is in mint condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0318: Van Briggle Collector Society 2002 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Yucca Plant Floor Vase: In the lilac blue glaze, measuring 17" tall and 8" across the bottom. The vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1980's.
0319: Van Briggle Yucca Plant Floor VaseEst. $100-$150
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Van Briggle Egret or Crane Vase: A large floor vase decorated in the dusty rose or persian rose for the 21st century, standing over 17" tall and 8" across. In very good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0320: Van Briggle Egret or Crane VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Squirrel Bookends: The pair of bookends are in the persian rose glaze, measuring 7" tall, 4.5" wide and 3.25" deep. The hallmark is impressed with Van Briggle on the back of the squirrels. The pair have no nicks,
0321: Van Briggle Squirrel BookendsEst. $100-$200
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Van Briggle Collectors Society 2003 Vase: Featuring embossed tulips in the aspen sunrise glaze. The vase measures almost 14" tall and 5" across. It is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks.
0322: Van Briggle Collectors Society 2003 VaseEst. $200-$400
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Van Briggle Philodendron Vase: A tall honey gold glaze vase, measuring 17" tall and 5" across. The finishers mark is DW, Dorothy Webster - Known to have finished pieces in the late 1970's. The vase is in excellent condition, no
0323: Van Briggle Philodendron VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Poppy Vase: In the glossy celadon glaze, measuring 9.5" tall and 4" across. It is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks. Circa 21st Century
0324: Van Briggle Poppy VaseEst. $40-$60
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Van Briggle Philodendron Vase: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 4.5" tall and 5.25" wide, excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1940's-60's..
0325: Van Briggle Philodendron VaseEst. $40-$60
Van Briggle Fred Wills Pottery: Consisting of three pieces of Van Briggle in the honey gold glaze all done by Fred Wills, the vase and the hanging flower basket are both autographed by Fred Wills. The flower basket measures 4"
0326: Van Briggle Fred Wills PotteryEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
Van Briggle Embossed Flower Vase: In the mulberry glaze, measuring 3.5" tall and 2.75" across, in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1920's-30's.
0327: Van Briggle Embossed Flower VaseEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Ship Bookends: A pair of mulberry glaze bookends, embossed with a sailing ship. The bookends measure 3.5" tall, 3.5" wide and 2.5" deep. The are in good condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 1930's-40's.
0328: Van Briggle Ship BookendsEst. $75-$125
Anna Van Briggle Pottery Group: Featuring three pieces of Anna Van Briggle in the honey gold glaze. The tallest appears to the an antelope flower vase, measuring almost 7" tall, 6.75" across and 2.75" deep. The small vase is an
0329: Anna Van Briggle Pottery GroupEst. $40-$60Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Dragonfly Bowl: In the persian rose glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.25" across, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st century.
0330: Van Briggle Dragonfly BowlEst. $10-$20
Van Briggle Philodendron Vase: In the mulberry glaze measuring 4.5" tall and 5.25" wide, excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa1920's-30's
0331: Van Briggle Philodendron VaseEst. $75-$125Lot Passed
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Van Briggle Pansy Vase: In the aspen sunrise glaze, measuring 4" tall and 4.5" across. The pansy vase is in excellent condition, no nicks, chips or cracks, circa 21st Century, signed by artist and owner Craig Stevenson.
0332: Van Briggle Pansy VaseEst. $20-$40
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Van Briggle Tulip Fower Vases: Consisting of a pair of cabinet vases decorated with tulips in the persian rose glaze. The tallest vase, which is the newest and circa 21st century measures 5.5" tall and 4" across. The other vase
0334: Van Briggle Tulip Fower VasesEst. $40-$60